Documents Rebuilding the Nation The year is 1865, and at last the Civil War is over. The South’s primary...

Rebuilding the Nation The year is 1865, and at last the Civil War is over. The Southâs primary labor system, slavery, has been abolished. About 4.5 million African Americans…

Documents The Civil War Comes to an End

The Civil War Comes to an End The Civil War Comes to an End Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia April 9, 1865 Grantâs siege of Petersburg weakens Leeâs lines Gen. Sheridan…